What is the normal litter size for ferrets?
8-10 kits
Which phase of estrus in dogs and cats is predominantly characterized by high circulating levels of progesterone?
Diestrus
Also high during pregnancy or with certain ovarian lesions such as cysts or neoplasm.
Which testicular tumor, typically arising from an intra-abdominally retained testicle, is associated with gynecomastia and bone marrow suppression?
Sertoli cell tumor
In cryptorchid dogs or cats, which testicle is more likely to be retained?
Right
About twice as likely to be retained as the left.
A functional corpus luteum is lysed by which hormone normally produced by the endometrium?
Prostaglandin F-2 alpha
(PGF₂α)
Which disorder may result from in utero infections with feline panleukopenia virus in cats or bovine viral diarrhea virus in cattle?
Cerebellar dysfunction/hypoplasia
Of the following species, which is classified as an induced ovulator?
- A. Alpaca
- B. Goat
- C. Pig
- D. Sheep
A. Alpaca
Also llamas, cats, ferrets, rabbits.
In the pregnant bitch, mineralized fetal skeletons can be detected radiographically as early as how many days after the luteinizing hormone (LH) peak?
42 - 45 days
Carpal valgus denotes a deviation of the distal limb in which direction?
Lateral deviation from the carpus
Remember “vaLgus is Lateral.”
Varus is medial deviation distal to the named joint.
The sow and mare have which type of placentation?
Diffuse, epitheliochorial
The bitch and queen have which type of placentation?
Zonary, endotheliochorial
Which describes a true hermaphrodite:
- A. Chromosomal and gonadal sex agree, phenotypic sex and tubular organs are modified toward the other sex
- B. Chromosomal and gonadal sex reversed
- C. Both ovarian and testicular tissue present
- D. Gonadal and tubular sex are reversed
C. Both ovarian and testicular tissue present
(this is very rare)
They have a variable karyotype (chimera, mosaic, or unknown).
Stage III of labor ends with:
- A. Dilation of the cervix
- B. Entry of the fetus into the pelvic canal
- C. Delivery of the fetus
- D. Delivery of the fetal membranes
D. Delivery of the fetal membranes
In everyday practice, what is the treatment of choice for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Castration
In poor surgical candidates, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride) may help reduce prostatic size.
What is the normal duration of Stage II labor in mares?
15–30 minutes
This stage begins with rupture of the chorioallantois and ends with foal expulsion.
What is the normal duration of Stage II labor in cattle?
- Heifers: 1–4 hours
- Mature cows < 3 hours
(if presentation is normal)
Stage II ends with calf expulsion.
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